Activity

Q.What the the various measures introduced by the government and Bank Negara Malaysia and to curb the overheating of the property market since 2010?A.See below a summary extracted from Bank Negara […]

Q.Explain by which a legislative bill becomes an act of parliament.A.Once the Cabinet approves the Bill, it is presented to the Cabinet and sent to Parliament for debate in the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara where […]

Q.State the civil jurisdiction of the lower and higher courts in Malaysia.A.The hierarchy of courts of Malaysia starts with the Magistrates Court as the first level followed by the Sessions Court, High Court, […]

Q.What is ‘adjudication’? How does it apply in dispute between parties? How does it differ from ‘Arbitration’?A.Adjudication is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation […]

Q.What is the effect(s) of ratification?A.An effective ratification places all the parties in a position similar to that which they would have occupied at the material time if the agent had had actual authority to […]

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What is ratification and how is it affecting the principal? In what conditions can a contract be ratified?

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To ratify means to approve and confirm an act done as if the principal (without his knowledge) […]

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Explain the duties of an agent towards his principal and the situations where a principal can ratify the unlawful act of his agent.

(20 marks, 2011 Q4)

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(18.08.2015 Added as correction)
Contracts Act […]

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List down the duties of an agent under common law.

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(5) Agent’s duties to principal under common law.

(Be careful here as the question used the word ‘duties’ and not ‘responsibilities’. So, by right […]

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Nelson is an estate agent. He was instructed by Rama to evaluate Building X. Rama has stated that Nelson’s Report is important as it will be used by him to make a decision whether or not to buy the building. […]

This is a model answer from ACCA Dec 2010 (Malaysian Law Variant)This question tests the candidates’ knowledge on sources of law.(a)Written law refers to the law that is contained in a formal document and which h […]

Q.What are the essential elements of a contract?A.A contract is a legally binding agreement between at least two parties.Overview of ContractsIn order to form a contract, the essential elements […]

Q.There are two Arbitration Acts in Malaysia, namely Arbitration Act 1952 and 2005. What are their differences and how to determine which Act is enforceable?A.Procedures & Laws Governing Arbitration in […]

Q.In as much detail as possible, explain the land development process in Malaysia.A.LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN MALAYSIALooking from the Malaysian land administrative perspective, land development in Malaysia […]

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In as much detail as possible, explain the land development process in Malaysia.

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Read Planning Structure in Malaysia here.

LAND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN MALAYSIA

Looking from the Malaysian land […]

Q.For land development, planning is an important part played by government. What do you know about land planning?A.Brief Scenario On Planning Structure In MalaysiaIn any land policy, land use policy is an […]

Q.Describe the roles of Negotiator in assisting the client.A.Ref:http://www.nilaiharta.com.my/page/97/real-estate-agent–negotiators-role

Q.Briefly describe the roles of an estate agent in a property dealing.A.Ref:http://www.nilaiharta.com.my/page/97/real-estate-agent–negotiators-role

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It is said that Malaysia is pro-tenant and not pro-landlord. Why is that so?

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FOR COMPLETE READING ON TENANCY MATTERS, read the slides of Mr Lee Siew Seng “Issues of tenancy matters in […]

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If you have a disgruntled tenant who does not pay rental for some time without indication of moving out, what can you do?

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FOR COMPLETE READING ON TENANCY MATTERS, read the slides of Mr Lee Siew Seng […]

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‘The intention to create legal relations is an essential element in a binding contract.’
Explain this statement.

(20 marks, 2012 Q8)

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Please see:
MIA QE 2008/3 Q1(ii) on requirement of law as ‘intention to […]